Saline County is named for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saline_River_%28Illinois%29 Saline River] which flows through the county. The river produced numerous salt springs which was a source of salt that was commercially extracted and provided a major industry in this region.

Saline County is named for the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saline_River_%28Illinois%29 Saline River] which flows through the county. The river produced numerous salt springs which was a source of salt that was commercially extracted and provided a major industry in this region.

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=== Church Records ===

=== Church Records ===

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A chapter on early Saline County, Illinois church history appears in an 1887 local history, available for free [http://www.archive.org/details/historyofgallati00chic online], beginning on page 224.

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A chapter on early Saline County, Illinois church history appears in an 1887 local history, available for free [http://www.archive.org/details/historyofgallati00chic online], beginning on page 224.

===== Bibliography<ref>The [http://www.familysearch.org Family History Library Catalog], and the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/saga.html Topical Index of ''The Saga of Southern Illinois'' Volumes I-XXXVI (1974-2009)] were consulted to develop this list of compiled genealogies of Saline County families.</ref> =====

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===== Bibliography<ref>The [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog], and the [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/saga.html Topical Index of ''The Saga of Southern Illinois'' Volumes I-XXXVI (1974-2009)] were consulted to develop this list of compiled genealogies of Saline County families.</ref> =====

:*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.

:*'''Beginning 1820''' [http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 Land Patent Search] See [[Illinois Land and Property#State_Records|Illinois Land and Property]] for more information about this database.

:*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3780 Illinois Public Land Purchase Records] This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)

For an extensive list, see [http://civilwar.ilgenweb.net/county/saline.html Civil War Companies Organized in Saline County, Illinois] (courtesy: ILGenWeb).

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For an extensive list, see [http://civilwar.ilgenweb.net/county/saline.html Civil War Companies Organized in Saline County, Illinois] (courtesy: ILGenWeb).

=== Naturalization ===

=== Naturalization ===

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==== Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) ====

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[[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]] is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. [[IRAD_-_Southern_Illinois_University|Southern Illinois University]] houses the records for Saline County.

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[[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]] is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. [[IRAD - Southern Illinois University|Southern Illinois University]] houses the records for Saline County.

==== Public Libraries ====

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County marriage registration began in 1847. The original records are kept at the [[Saline County, Illinois#County_Courthouse|courthouse]]. Microfilm copies: {{FHL|261033|item|disp=FHL Films 965054-965062}}. Records from 1847 to 1900 are indexed in the online [http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/marriage.html Illinois Statewide Marriage Index], courtesy: [http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives].

County marriage registration began in 1847. The original records are kept at the [[Saline County, Illinois#County_Courthouse|courthouse]]. Microfilm copies: {{FHL|261033|item|disp=FHL Films 965054-965062}}. Records from 1847 to 1900 are indexed in the online [http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/marriage.html Illinois Statewide Marriage Index], courtesy: [http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives].

Saline County Organization

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Saline County are kept, see the Saline County Courthouse page.

Historical Facts

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Saline County is named for the Saline River which flows through the county. The river produced numerous salt springs which was a source of salt that was commercially extracted and provided a major industry in this region.

Many pioneer settlers migrated into this area from places in Western Kentucky like Muhlenberg County.[1]

Parent County

1847 - Saline County was created 25 February 1847 from Gallatin County.

To see a list of places in Saline County, click on [Show], in the bar above. The preceding list of places includes incorporated cities and towns, unincorporated towns and communities, and place names that may have been used in family histories. Some have well-organized records and even have web sites. Some are simply social communities with no official records, but which may be referenced in small-town newspapers. The list is provided to help researchers identify localities within the county. As records or histories of these localities are identified, a page will be added for each of these place names.

1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 federal population schedules of Saline County are available online. For tips on accessing census records online, see Illinois Census. If you're having trouble finding your ancestors in online indexes, try checking printed indexes. Created by local experts familiar with the area's families, these indexes are often transcribed more accurately than online nationwide indexes.

Wilkins - Murphy, Nathan W. Early Families of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky: Vincent, Wright, McElwain, Wilkins and Jarvis; Historical Information and Sources for More than 2,000 Descendants of Charles Vincent, William Wright, George McElwain, John Wilkins, and John Jarvis, Whose Numerous Progenitors [Descendants] Make Up a Large Portion of the Present Population of Muhlenberg County. Hanson, Ky.: David W. Murphy and Associates, 1999. FHL Book 929.273 V743m

1908 Schmook, Rebecca and Geo. A. Ogle and Co. Standard atlas of Saline County, Illinois [1908] : including a plat book of the villages, cities and townships of the county ... patrons directory, reference directory Harrisburg, Illinois : Saline County Genealogical Society (Illinois), 1990. Other libraries (WorldCat)FHL book 977.3992 E7sr

Illinois Public Land Purchase Records This record extract includes over 538,000 land sales from the 19th Century. Each entry includes the purchaser's name, purchase date, number of acres, price per acre, and in some cases the purchaser's sex and residence. Available at www.ancestry.com ($)

Maps

Military

War of 1812

List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Why Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance... Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1883. FHL Book 973 M2Lp v. 5; digital versions at Google Books and Internet Archive. [See Illinois, Saline County, p. #. Identifies War of 1812 veterans living in this county in 1883.]

Blackhawk War

ILGenWeb list of companies with soldiers from Gallatin/Saline counties.

Mexican War

Civil War

Civil War service men from Saline County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Saline County.

Naturalization

Newspapers and Obituaries

Historic

The Library of Congress has identified the following historic newspapers for Saline County, Illinois on their Chronicling America website. For publication details, including dates of publication, frequency, preceding and succeeding titles, and to find out which libraries have holdings, click on the newspaper title.

Probate Records

Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”[5] Various types of records are created throughout the probate process. These may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. For further information see probate records in State Probate Records.

Repositories

County Courthouse

County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Saline County are kept, see the Saline County Courthouse page.

Family History Centers

Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)

IRAD is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. Southern Illinois University houses the records for Saline County.

Social Groups Online

Societies

The Society maintains a genealogical library, meets the third Sunday of every month, and publishes books and a newsletter. An order form of current publications is available online. A membership application is also available online.

Genealogical Society of Southern Illinois has a page with details about its' activities.

Taxation

Tax-related records are kept by the offices of the county Assessor, Auditor, Sheriff, and Treasurer. Taxes were levied on real and personal property and can help establish ages, residences, relationships, and the year an individual died or left the area. They can be used as substitutes for missing or destroyed land and census records.

Newspapers include tax information. For example, Harrisburg taxpayers, 1862-1893 are included in newspapers held at the Illinois State Historical Library.[6]

Vital Records

Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Original birth and death certificates recorded until the year 1916 are kept by the Saline County Clerk while those recorded after 1916 are kept by theIllinois Department of Public Health with a copy to the County Clerk. Original marriage records are usually kept by the County Clerk from the establishment of the county to the present. Original divorce records are generally in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk.